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Law enforcement official defends Flock Safety license‑plate reader program as council approves contract
Summary
The Sonoma City Council unanimously authorized a contract amendment with Flock Safety to continue using automated license‑plate readers. A law‑enforcement presenter said data are retained 30 days, access is auditable and revocable, and the system has aided local investigations.
A law‑enforcement official presented the city27s use of automated license‑plate readers (ALPR) from Flock Safety and the City Council on March 30 unanimously authorized a resolution allowing the city manager to execute a multi‑year contract amendment to continue the program.
Why it matters: ALPR systems are drawing state and national attention for privacy concerns and interagency access. Council members pressed staff about who can query Sonoma27s data, how long it is retained, and whether out‑of‑state or federal agencies can access the system.
The presentation and mayoral exchange: At the start of the item the presenter (speaker S17, a law‑enforcement official) walked council through applicable state law, citing California Civil Code sections commonly referenced…
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